Hello. I went to my doctor about 3 weeks ago, and I told her that I thought that I had ADD. She gave me all these forms, and told me, my mother, and all of my teachers to fill them out. Well, when she got the forms back, she diagnosed me with depression. Now, I do admit, I was very depressed. But I KNOW that my ADD caused me to become addicted to drugs, which in turn made me depressed when I decided to quit drugs. So she gave me wellbutrin, which Ive been on since (3 weeks). Now, Im feeling a bit better, but I still have my symptoms of ADD. Every little thing seems like an overwhelming project, like making my bed, or putting my laundery away. Even filling in job applications. Now, these projects pile up, and I get very overwhelmed and then very angry. I start punching things and get all worked up. Then, throughout the day, I become obsessed with these thoughts. The thoughts are completely unreasonable. I worry that Im not popular enough, or that I'll never get another girlfriend, or that when I get home I have to do homework, and I become very sad and irritable. But, when I'm around my friends, I dont have these thoughts. Its like I NEED and FEED off of my friends. I dont have my own life. I get good at one hobby, and then get bored and start another. What the hell can I tell my doctor to get prescribed with adderall or something? Because Im seriously contemplating blowing my good for nothing head off.

my dr did the same thing to me. after 2 yrs + of taking meds for bipolar & depression, i asked her for a psych. reference. tell the truth, i think she was glad to give it to me, cause she was probably sick of listening to my complaint,
"yea, it helps some, but i still feel like a nutcase & this is happening & that is happening...blah, blah, blah..."
i was very specific about the symptoms i was feeling each time i would talk to her (because in the heat of battle id forget things, i often would write them down & present her w/the list).
maybe it wouldent hurt if you were to ask for a ref. for a councler or a psych or something. my dr told me at first she wasnt sure i was intrested in a ref, or she'd have given it sooner.
guess my point is you dont know till ya ask, & above all, dont give up.

Truth! Always remember that if your doctor won't cooperate with you, you have the right to go get a different doctor.

Another approach you could take is to go to your doctor armed with the advice of a different "professional" such as a school counselor. Some doctors don't want to listen to patients self-diagnosing, but are more receptive to other "qualified" people...

I feel your frustration :( but wish you luck!